# Nier: Automata mastermind Yoko Taro says he's still making games for "dementia prevention" and he finished his masterpiece years before Nier was even a thing

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- **Source:** [Gamesradar](https://www.gamesradar.com/games/action-rpg/nier-automata-mastermind-yoko-taro-says-hes-still-making-games-for-dementia-prevention-and-he-finished-his-masterpiece-years-before-nier-was-even-a-thing/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6ac68e32f6d479bf38a79ced)
- **Published:** 2026-10-07
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #nier #articles #automata #before #dementia #finished #games #making
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